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Wodke Family History

Wodke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woodke, Wolke, Cocke, Rode, Lodge, Wade, Bode, Work, Goike, Bodle

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Where is the Wodke family from?

You can see how Wodke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wodke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wodke families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wodke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wodke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wodke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repair Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wodke. 100% of Wodke men worked as a Repair Man.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Repair Man
    100%

What Wodke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Wodke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Wodke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Wodke. For the veterans among your Wodke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wodke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wodke in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wodke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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